Protesters storm Marseille city hall; mayor condemns 'unacceptable' damage

bfmtv.com (French) —

Protesters broke into Marseille's city hall on October 17, causing damage, with Mayor Benoît Payan condemning the acts as "unacceptable" and criticizing insufficient initial security resources. Masked individuals in black forced entry into the 17th-century building despite tear gas, tagging "ACAB" and destroying furniture, including a bust of Marianne. Payan said damage was limited and hoped intruders were arrested. Following a call with President Macron, Payan announced two additional CRS companies and two Centaure units would be deployed, increasing police presence fivefold. He distinguished the rioters from legitimate protesters.


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